The UTEP Miners (1-7) host a CUSA battle against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-6) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Sun Bowl.
The game is on CBS Sports Network, if you’re looking for how to watch.
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When is UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee and when does it start?
This contest between the Miners and Blue Raiders will happen on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Expect to see the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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UTEP Stats & Insights
The Miners head into this matchup after a 14-10 loss to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in their most recent outing.
While UTEP ranks 99th in total defense with 400.3 yards allowed per game, the team’s offensive unit has been a little less successful, ranking 18th-worst (320.4 yards per game).
The Miners are averaging 199.5 passing yards per game offensively this season (92nd in the FBS), and they are surrendering 212.1 passing yards per game (57th) on the defensive side of the ball.
With 188.1 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 21st-worst in the FBS, UTEP has had to lean on their 106th-ranked running game (120.9 rushing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
While the Miners’ defense ranks 106th with 30.3 points allowed per game, they’ve been slightly worse on offense, ranking seventh-worst (17.0 points per game).
Middle Tennessee Stats & Insights
The Blue Raiders are coming off of a 42-20 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
Middle Tennessee has been struggling on defense, ranking seventh-worst with 467.5 total yards allowed per game. It has been more productive offensively, putting up 339.0 total yards per contest (105th-ranked).
The Blue Raiders rank 37th in passing yards per game (262.4), but they’ve been worse defensively, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS with 270.5 passing yards surrendered per contest.
Middle Tennessee has plenty of room to improve in the running game, as it ranks second-worst in rushing yards per game (76.6) and 15th-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (197.0).
The Blue Raiders have struggled on both offense and defense this season, ranking fifth-worst in points (16.9 per game) and 11th-worst in points surrendered (36.3 per game).
UTEP Key Players to Watch
Skyler Locklear leads UTEP with 1,029 passing yards (147.0 ypg) on 98-of-155 passing with five touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. He also adds 131 rushing yards (18.7 ypg) on 55 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
The team’s top rusher, Jevon Jackson, has carried the ball 113 times for 499 yards (62.4 per game), with one touchdown this year.
This season Ezell Jolly has taken 60 carries for 244 yards (30.5 per game) and one touchdown.
Kenny Odom’s 535 receiving yards (66.9 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s registered 25 receptions and four touchdowns.
Kam Thomas has collected 422 receiving yards (52.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns, reeling in 42 passes this year.
Trey Goodman’s 26 receptions have turned into 225 yards (28.1 ypg).
Middle Tennessee Key Players to Watch
Nicholas Vattiato has 2,057 passing yards (257.1 ypg) to lead Middle Tennessee, completing 64.3% of his passes and throwing nine touchdown passes and five interceptions this season.
Jaiden Credle has carried the ball 72 times for a team-high 341 yards (42.6 per game), with three touchdowns this year.
This season Terry Wilkins has piled up 140 yards (17.5 per game) on 44 carries with one touchdown.
Omari Kelly’s 779 receiving yards (97.4 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s totaled 46 receptions and three touchdowns.
Holden Willis has put together a 601-yard season so far (75.1 receiving yards per game) with three touchdowns, reeling in 40 passes.
Myles Butler’s 16 catches have netted him 173 yards (24.7 ypg) and two touchdowns.
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